Crispy Air Fried Potato Wedges

Your air fryer is the secret to achieving these crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside potato wedges. This fan-favorite recipe is sure to become your go-to for a quick, delicious snack.

Ideal Potatoes for Potato Wedges

Choose starchy potatoes like russets or Yukon Golds for the best results. Steer clear of waxy potatoes, such as fingerlings, as they tend to fall apart during cooking.

How to Slice Potato Wedges

To slice a potato into wedges, start by halving it lengthwise. Place the cut side down on the board and slice it in half again to create two quarters. Repeat with the second half. Next, lay each quarter cut-side up and slice down the middle to form wedges. Continue until the entire potato is cut into wedges.

How to Prepare Potato Wedges

Here’s a quick preview of the recipe steps:

The seasoned potato wedges go into the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes. After flipping them with tongs, they cook for another 5 minutes to achieve the perfect crispiness.

Pre-soaking the potato wedges is not necessary for this recipe, but if you have time, soaking them in cold water for about 30 minutes before seasoning and air frying can help achieve even crispier results.

Seasoning for Potato Wedges

These potato wedges are coated with a flavorful blend of paprika, parsley, chili powder, salt, and pepper. But feel free to get creative! Add a kick with cayenne pepper or bring in some depth with rosemary. The choice of spices is entirely up to you.

How Long to Cook Potato Wedges in an Air Fryer

The potato wedges will be perfectly crispy after about 15 minutes—10 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes. If they’re not as crispy as you’d like, feel free to extend the cooking time on each side, but keep an eye on them to avoid burning.

How to Store Leftover Potato Wedges

Let the potato wedges cool down before storing them. Once cooled, place the leftovers in an airtight container or zip-top bag lined with paper towels. They can be kept in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. To reheat, use the microwave, air fryer, or oven.

Can You Freeze Potato Wedges?

Yes, you can freeze cooked potato wedges. After they have fully cooled, store them in an airtight freezer bag, squeezing out any excess air before sealing. Label with the date and freeze for up to three months. You can reheat them directly from frozen using the microwave, air fryer, or oven.

Dinogo Community Tips and Shoutouts

"These were absolutely amazing," says Dinogo Allstar Yoly. "The timing was perfect. My potato wedges came out crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. I'll definitely be making these again and again. Thanks for sharing the recipe!"

"Such a simple yet delicious recipe," shares Karen Taylor. "The wedges are perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. I absolutely love it!"

"I flattened a few of the wedges halfway through cooking and sprayed them lightly with cooking oil, which gave the flattened parts a wonderfully crispy texture," says Sofabear. "I also used the rotisserie basket in my air fryer to cook them."

Editorial by Corey Williams

Ingredients

• 2 medium russet potatoes

• 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil

• ½ teaspoon ground paprika

• ½ teaspoon parsley flakes

• ½ teaspoon chili powder

• ½ teaspoon sea salt

• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Slice each potato in half lengthwise. Then, cut each half into two more halves lengthwise, and slice each quarter into two more. You will end up with 16 wedges. Now, gather your seasonings.

Place the potato wedges in a large mixing bowl. Add olive oil, paprika, parsley, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until the wedges are evenly coated.

Add half of the seasoned potato wedges to the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes.

Use tongs to flip the potato wedges and cook for another 5 minutes. Once done, transfer them to a plate.

Serve while hot and enjoy the crispy goodness!

Nutrition Information (per serving)